Resident Flock Veterinarian

About this role

Taghini Foods Limited is seeking a Resident Flock Veterinarian to lead veterinary functions across its poultry farms in Ibadan, Oyo. The role targets experienced veterinary professionals who can oversee health management, disease prevention, diagnostics, and treatment, while driving improvements in flock health, productivity and biosecurity. The position involves data-driven leadership, reporting to senior management, and collaboration with farm managers and operations teams. It covers a broiler breeder farm and multiple commercial broiler locations, requiring willingness to work across sites. The employer operates a traditional poultry processing business supplying halal-certified fresh and frozen products.

What you would do

• Prepare health and performance reports for senior management.
• Use performance data to improve growth rates, feed conversion ratio, mortality, and production yields.
• Review, redesign and enforce health management, vaccination and biosecurity programmes.
• Lead veterinary oversight, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment across all farms.
• Train and mentor veterinary and farm staff.
• Collaborate with farm managers and operations teams to address underperformance.
• Conduct regular farm visits, health audits, necropsies and diagnostic testing.
• Lead outbreak management and ensure compliance with veterinary, food safety and halal standards.
• Drive improvements in flock health, productivity, biosecurity and overall farm performance through data-driven decisions.
• Oversee veterinary functions for both breeder and commercial broiler operations at multiple locations

What they are asking for

• DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in commercial poultry operations (broiler and breeder).
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work across multiple farm locations.
• Proven leadership with measurable improvements in flock performance.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association) is an advantage.

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